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Paramount Seeks Three-Day Evidentiary Hearing As Judge Considers Preliminary Injunction To Halt Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Paramount has asked a US federal judge to hold a three-day evidentiary hearing in mid-to-late August before deciding whether to grant a preliminary injunction blocking its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The request comes after District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin issued a temporary restraining order on Monday, pausing the deal for two weeks in response to…
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After shocking quarter, IBM insists that AI isn’t killing the mainframe
IBM reported disappointing quarterly earnings, with results falling well short of Wall Street’s expectations and prompting the company’s biggest ever single-day share price drop of 25%. Chief executive Arvind Krishna had already pre-warned investors of the poor showing, blaming a sharp slump in mainframe hardware sales, and the firm has now also cut its full-year…
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Connecticut Democrats warn Yale risks tax status if it makes DOJ deal
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers have warned Yale University that its state tax privileges could be reconsidered if it reaches a voluntary settlement with the US Department of Justice over admissions investigations. They argue that an agreement would fail to defend the legal and academic freedoms Yale’s special status is intended to support, increasing political pressure on…
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The 2001 movie Josh Hartnett knew was a bad idea from the start: “I was right to fear it”
Josh Hartnett has reflected on his early Hollywood career, saying he sensed that starring in the 2001 war film *Pearl Harbor* was a mistake before it was released. He said his fears proved justified, as the film’s huge scale and mixed critical reception made it an uncomfortable experience despite its commercial success. Directed by Michael…
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Army 1st Lt Tyler Feehan Honored with Public Tributes and Air Force One Family Flight
Army 1st Lt Tyler James Feehan, a fallen US service member, received an emotional public tribute from President Trump at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia. Trump revealed he had arranged for Feehan’s family to fly
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“You Are My Everything”: Kelly Osbourne Pens Heartbreaking Letter to Late Dad Ozzy Osbourne One Year After His Death
Kelly Osbourne has marked the first anniversary of her father Ozzy Osbourne’s death with an emotional open letter shared on Instagram. The Black Sabbath frontman died on 22 July 2025 following a heart attack, and Kelly wrote that “the world changed forever” that day, describing him as her “protector,” “greatest teacher” and “best friend” while…
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“They’re Lying Through Their Teeth”: Country Star Says Nashville Is Using More AI Than Fans Realize
Country singer Joe Nichols has claimed that many Nashville artists secretly use artificial intelligence tools, despite publicly denying it. Speaking to Taste of Country, Nichols said he had heard fellow performers insist they avoid AI programmes such as Suno, but dismissed these denials as dishonest, saying such claims are commonly untrue within the industry. His…
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The man behind 2,500 millionaires: How National Lottery ‘fixer’ Andy Carter has advised winners on spending £4billion over 20 years
Andy Carter, known as the National Lottery’s unofficial “fixer”, has spent 20 years advising newly minted winners on how to manage their sudden wealth. Over that time he has guided roughly 2,500 people who became millionaires overnight, helping them navigate decisions on spending, saving and safeguarding a combined £4billion in winnings. The article highlights Carter’s…
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Tesla’s profits slide despite growing revenue as it pivots to robotics and AI
Tesla reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter profits on Wednesday, sending its already struggling shares down more than 3% in after-hours trading, as the carmaker leans increasingly on robotics and artificial intelligence rather than vehicle sales to drive its future. The results underline how Tesla, once the core of Elon Musk’s business empire, has been overshadowed by SpaceX,…
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3 of the Best Final No. 1 Hits of 1970s Disco
American Songwriter looks back at three artists’ final chart-topping singles from the disco era, highlighting how each song capped a run of success just before the genre’s popularity faded as the 1980s began. The piece frames these tracks as a fitting send-off, with each artist “saving the best for last” before moving on from disco’s…